Advertising & Public Relations

The Advertising & Public Relations major is for students who love communication, media and business. Evangel’s Advertising & Public Relations program teaches students how to promote businesses, nonprofits and other organizations using creative strategies and campaigns they develop themselves. Advertising and public relations are integral to both the business and media industries and, through this program, students have opportunities to work in promotion through the student media and the local community.

Students in this program learn basic communication skills, media production skills, writing skills and promotional strategies that are based on research and marketing. Students in this field are able to use their creativity in developing promotions for a variety of organizations. They also work with the student media, community organizations and businesses as they learn client relations, event planning, image advertising and business presentation.

Want to see exactly what classes you will take? The Program Plan (sometimes called a degree sheet) includes all specific requirements - including University proficiencies, Frameworks courses and degree requirements.

Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.

Advertising I & II

In Advertising I, students will be introduced to the field. In Advertising II, they receive an in-depth approach to advertising theory, strategy, and execution. Includes practical experience in gathering marketing data, writing and preparing marketing plans, creating a copy platform, and expediting an advertising job from conception through final client approval.

Public Relations

Clarification of the relationship between publicity and public relations with emphasis on the steps and means, the policies, and the people through which good public relations can be achieved.

Web Design

Introduction to the development of computer media on the Internet using text, visual, animation, audio, and video. Topics of study include Flash, web page design, and production of multimedia elements for websites.

Desktop Publishing

Emphasizes the designing and laying out of publications on the computer. Includes a study of basic design principles, typography, and relevant computer software.

Melinda Booze joined the Evangel faculty in 2006, where she currently teaches communication courses and serves as adviser for The Lance, Evangel’s student newspaper. Booze is the founding editor of the Assemblies of God’s On Course magazine, a position she held for 10 years. Along with writing for On Course, Booze has written articles for […] read more

Nancy Pace-Miller is a 1984 graduate of Evangel. A proud “OKIE,” she came from Oklahoma to Missouri to attend Evangel and never left. Pace-Miller has worked in the field of advertising and public relations for 30 years and began teaching at Evangel in 1989 as an adjunct instructor. She took a full-time position at Evangel […] read more

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About Evangel

Evangel is an accredited, liberal arts university with more than 100 academic programs on the cutting edge of today's professional fields. Our commitment to the integration of faith, learning and life attracts students from a wide variety of Christian denominational backgrounds who have a strong commitment to academics with a desire to combine their Christian faith with every aspect of their lives.